Pumas UNAM must prevent the visitors from scoring early in the game or things could get more complicated than expected. After Pumas could not win on the road the 2-2 score is not in Pumas favor as the visitors could score a goal and play the rest of the game defensively.

Deportivo Saprissa knew how to play at home against the visitors, it was a tough game for them but in the end the team never lost control of the game despite Pumas scoring the first goal of the game. Deportivo Saprissa have not lost since February 13 in what was a game in the local league.

Pumas UNAM vs Deportivo Saprissa: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
Time: 10:30 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Olímpico de Universitario, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
Live Stream: FuboTV (free trial)

The first leg game was one of the most interesting in this round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions League. Deportivo Saprissa‘s 2-2 draw at home left a bittersweet taste: on the one hand, it was important to get a win, but considering that Pumas were clear favorites in this series, this tie might not have been so bad.

On the local side, it can be said that they were surprised by Deportivo Saprissa. They were wide favorites to win the two games of this round of 16, however the 2-2 tie as visitors will allow them to define this series at home, with which Pumas UNAM continue to be the favorites, although they should not be overconfident since Saprissa showed that they can give them a surprise.

Pumas UNAM vs Deportivo Saprissa: Date

This game corresponding to the second leg of the Concacaf Champions League 2022 Round of 16 between Pumas UNAM and Deportivo Saprissa that will take place at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario will be played on Wednesday, February 23 at 10:30 PM (ET).

Pumas UNAM vs Deportivo Saprissa: Time by State in the US

ET: 10:30 PM
CT: 9:30 PM
MT: 8:30 PM
PT: 7:30 PM

TV channel in the US to watch Pumas UNAM vs Deportivo Saprissa

Pumas UNAM and Deportivo Saprissa will play this game for the second leg of the Concacaf Champions League 2022 Round of 16 this Wednesday, February 23 at 10:30 PM (ET), and it will be broadcast in the US on FuboTV (free trial). Other options: Fox Sports 1, FOX Sports App, TUDN App, Foxsports.com, TUDN.com, TUDN USA.

Seven appearances on a streak for Deportivo Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions League since the 2015-16 season. The team knows how to play in the tournament but it has been more than five years since Deportivp Saprissa has not passed the Round of 16 in the competition.

Pumas UNAM are finally back in the tournament after half a decade without playing as the last time Pumas played in the CONCACAF Champions League was during the 2016-17 season.

Deportivo Saprissa vs Pumas UNAM: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, San Juan de Tíbás, Costa Rica.
Live Stream: FuboTV (free trial)

Deportivo Saprissa vs Pumas UNAM: Times by State in the US

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9:00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

Deportivo Saprissa vs Pumas UNAM: Storylines

Deportivo Saprissa are playing well in the local league of Costa Rica, the team has a positive record with 9-7-6 overall and 34 points in the fourth place of the standings. The most recent game for Saprissa was a victory against Alajuelense 1-0 on the road, but before that necessary victory the team had lost two games and drawn one against the top standings team Herediano 1-1 on the road. Deportivo Saprissa’s home record in the last five games is negative with four losses and one win.

Pumas UNAM return to the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League after a long time without being able to play in the tournament due to poor results in the local Mexican league, Liga MX, which left them out of the international tournament. The last time Pumas UNAM played in the CONCACAF Champions League was during the 2016-17 season (with different format) and they reached the quarterfinals where they lost 4-1 against Tigres UANL in two legs.

How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Deportivo Saprissa vs Pumas UNAM in the U.S.

This 2022 CONCACAF Champions League game for the Round of 16 will be available worldwide through television, internet apps and will be broadcast in the United States by: FuboTV and other options to watch this game in the US are TUDN.com, Fox Sports 2, TUDN App, Foxsports.com, FOX Sports App, TUDN USA. Don’t forget to download the app to watch the game on your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Deportivo Saprissa vs Pumas UNAM: Predictions And Odds

Deportivo Saprissa are underdogs at home with +261 moneyline at FanDuel, they have more experience than the visitors playing in the tournament and they know how to play against the favorites. Pumas UNAM are slight favorites with -110 moneyline. The draw is offered at +214 odds. The best pick for this CONCACAF Champions League game is: Draw +214.

* Odds via FanDuel.

Therefore, 16 teams will battle it out aiming to claim the ultimate glory and seal a place in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup. This will be the 14th edition of the competitionunder its current name and the 57th contest organized by Concacaf.

In 2021, Rayados have lifted the trophy by defeating Club America in a memorable, all-Mexican final. This time, the MLS teams will try and end the Liga MX dominance, so an exciting competition is upon us.

2022Concacaf Champions League Format

The 16 clubs that take part in the Concacaf’s showpiece tournament play a single-elimination contest that consists on all knockout rounds, with no group stage. The Concachampions’ ties are played in two-legged series, including the final, which is a big change for this edition.

The away-goal rule is active throughout the whole tournament, except for the final. In case there’s no advantage in away goals, the tie-breaker is a penalty shootout. In the final, however, teams play extra-time in case they finish level in regular time. Should the draw persists after added time, the winner is decided on penalties.

2022Concacaf Champions League Teams

As we’ve already mentioned, 16 clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean make their way into this competition. Mexico and the USA have four sides each, while Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Canada all have two, and the remaining two berths belong to Haiti and Honduras.

• Canada: Hamilton Forge FC and CF Montreal
• Costa Rica: Deportivo Saprissa and Santos de Guapiles
• Guatemala: Comunicaciones FC and CD Guastatoya
• Haiti: Cavaly AS
• Honduras: FC Motagua
• Mexico: Club Leon, Club Santos Laguna, Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM
• USA: Colorado Rapids, New England Revolution, Seattle Sounders FC and New York City FC

2022Concacaf Champions League Schedule

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the 2022 Concacaf Champions League draw took placein Miami, Florida. Here, take a look at the schedule of the tournament and the dates of each round.

Round of 16 ties

1. Club Leon (MEX) vs. CD Guastatoya (GUA)
2. Seattle Sounders(USA) vs. FC Motagua (HON)
3. Colorado Rapids (USA) vs. Comunicaciones FC (GUA)
4. New York City FC (USA) vs. Santos de Guapiles (CRC)
5. Pumas UNAM (MEX) vs. Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)
6. New England Revolution (USA) vs. Cavaly AS (HAI)
7. CF Montreal (CAN) vs. Club Santos Laguna (MEX)
8. Cruz Azul (MEX) vs. Forge FC Hamilton (CAN)

2022Concacaf Champions League Key Dates

The first leg of the Round of 16 will run from February 15-17until February 22-24 (second leg). Shortly after, March will hold the quarterfinal series, and the following month we’ll have the semifinals. The 2022Concacaf Champions League two-legged Final will be played between April 26-28 and May 3-5.

2022 Concacaf Champions LeagueBracket

Monterrey won’t be there to defend their 2021 championship and America won’t have the opportunity to seek revenge either. 16 different teams will push for a run to the 2022 Concachampions final, with a FIFA Club World Cup berth on their sights.

It will be the decisive match, the one that determines who of the two will win the title of champion of this Apertura 2021 Tournament. In Game 1, Deportivo Saprissa won 2-1 at home, in a match not without controversy due to the questionable expulsion of the midfielder “Manudo” Bernald Alfaro Alfaro, by the referee (action for which the Alajuela club requested that an investigation be opened).

Undoubtedly we can expect a quite attractive match, where the locals, forced by the negative result obtained in Game 1, will go out in search of equality, while the visitors will try to land the final blow that finally gives them the title number 37 in their history. In the case of Alajuelense, if they win, it would be their 31st title.

LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: Match Information

Date: Sunday, December 12, 2021.
Time: 06:00 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, Alajuela, Costa Rica

LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: Times by State in the US

ET: 6:00 PM
CT: 5:00 PM
MT: 4:00 PM
PT: 3:00 PM

LD Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: Storylines and Head-to-Head

The “Clasico Nacional” is one of the most contested in the history of Concacaf football. Both rivals over the years have faced each other in different instances: finals, semifinals, etc. And also in different competitions: First Division, CONCACAF Cup / Champions League, Concacaf League, etc. This added to several friendlies makes a total of 384 games, with 153 victories for Saprissa, 119 for Alajuelense and 112 draws.

This will then be their 385th confrontation, and the 16th final that they will play between the two (including First Division championships and international competitions). The last of them took place just a few months ago, on August 4 of this year. On that occasion, Saprissa beat Alajuelense 4-1 for the 2021 Costa Rican Super Cup.

How to Watch or Stream Live Free Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa in the US

The only way to see the final between LD Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissatoday,from 6:00 PM (ET) will be through Telecentro. On this occasion, FUTV will broadcast only for the territory of Costa Rica.

Alajuelense vs Deportivo Saprissa: Predictions and Odds

Despite the victory in Game 1 and the recent Costa Rican Super Cup final, in which they were the winner by a wide margin, the favorites for bookmakers are Alajuelense with +105 odds, compared to +190 odds for Saprissa. A tie would finish in a +255 payout.

* Odds via DraftKings

Deportivo Saprissa closed the table of the Clausura tournament in the 4th spot with 37 points, 10 wins, 10 draws and 7 losses. Good results to play in the playoffs and they won in the semifinals against Herediano.

LD Alajuelense finished in a better position in the FPD League table with 44 points and 13-5-6, also the team scored 45 goals, two more than Deportivo Saprissa during the Clausura 2020-21 tournament.

Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense: Match Information

Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Time: 7:00 PM (ET)
Location: Ricardo Saprissa Stadium, Tibas, Costa Rica.

Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense: Times by State in the US

ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM

Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense: Storylines

Deportivo Saprissa have a positive record at home in the last three games against C.S. Herediano 3-0, San Carlos 3-0 and the penultimate victory of November at home against Sporting FC 5-1. But the most recent game of the playoffs was a 1-0 loss to Herdiano on the road. In the playoffs they won the first game of two legs against Herediano 3-0, but later the team lost against them 0-1 and with that they managed to advance to the final. Deportivo Saprissa are scoring an average of 3.66 goals at home in the last three games.

LD Alajuelense drew a game 0-0 against Deportivo Saprissa at home on October 30, but almost two months earlier, Deportivo Saprissa had won against LD Alajuelense 4-2 at home. The only positive result for the visitors, LD Alajuelense, against Deportivo Saprissa during 2021 was a 2-2 draw at home. LD Alajuelense won in the semifinals against Santos, the first game of that round ended with a 3-2 victory on the road and another 1-0 home victory.

How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense in the U.S.

This 2021 Costa Rica Primera Division game for the Liga FPD will be available for TV and smartphones and will be broadcast in Costa Rica by: FUTV, TD+, Repretel, Teletica. Don’t forget to download the app to watch the game on your smartphone. You can follow the live score result with the Bolavip App, download it now.

Deportivo Saprissa vs LD Alajuelense: Predictions And Odds

Deportivo Saprissa are underdogs at home with -1 goal line and +123 moneyline at FanDuel, they have a positive record against the visitors in the 2021 season. LD Alajuelense are underdogs with +1 ATS and +169 moneyline. The draw is offered at +233 odds. The best pick for this soccer game is: Deportivo Saprissa +123.

* Odds via FanDuel.

The home side won their matches against Cotzumalguapa in the Round of 16 with ease. They reached the quarterfinals of the Concacaf League with an aggregate of 6-2, after winning 2-0 in the first leg and 4-2 in the second leg.

Meanwhile, Comunicaciones reached this stage of the tournament after beating Alianza in the Round of 16 with an aggregate of 3-1. They won the first leg with a score of 2-1 and the second leg 1-0. Now, they need a similar result.

Deportivo Saprissa vs Comunicaciones: Match Information

Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021.
Time: 8:00 PM (ET).
Location: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, San José, Costa Rica.

Deportivo Saprissa vs Comunicaciones: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:00 PM
CT: 7:00 PM
MT: 6:00 PM
PT: 5:00 PM

Deportivo Saprissa vs Comunicaciones: Storylines

These two teams haven’t met before so it will be their first official encounter in the Concacaf League. Deportivo Saprissa are coming to this match after drawing 1-1 with Grecia in the Costa Rican Primera Division. Meanwhile, Comunicaciones also drew their last league match 0-0 to Achuapa.

How to watch or live stream Deportivo Saprissa vs Comunicaciones in the US

The match between Deportivo Saprissa and Comunicaciones for the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Concacaf League 2021 to be played on Thursday, October 21, at Olímpico Metropolitano will be broadcasted in the US by TUDN.com, Foxsports.com, TUDN App, FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2.

Deportivo Saprissa vs Comunicaciones: Predictions and odds

Oddsmakers have already made their predictions for this match. According to Caliente, Deportivo Saprissa are the favorites with odds of -143, while Comunicaciones have odds of +375. A tie would end up in a +245 payout.

*Odds by Caliente

Mauricio Wright‘s boys took a huge step forward in the series by claiming a 2-0 away victory in Guatemala. Saprissa dropped into the confederation‘s second tournament from the Concacaf Champions League.

The Costa Rican giants were knocked out by Philadelphia Union but now are heavy favorites to push for the trophy in the Concacaf League. Cotzumalguapa, however, will try to pull off a comeback.

Saprissa vs Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa: Match Information

Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Time: 8 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Saprissa

Saprissa vs Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa: Time by State in the US

ET: 8 PM
CT: 7 PM
MT: 6 PM
PT: 5 PM

Saprissa vs Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa: Storylines

Deportivo Saprissa are chasing the top spot in the Costa Rican top-flight, sitting second just three points shy of leaders Herediano. Last week, they put three past Perez Zeledon to head into this game in high spirits.

Even though they seem to be in a comfortable situation having to defend a two-goal advantage at home, the visitors won’t make things easy. Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa have been flying in the domestic league, winning their last seven games and standing atop the table.

How to watch or live stream Saprissa vs Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa in the US

The game to be played between Deportivo Saprissa and Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa in the second leg of the 2021 Concacaf League will be broadcast in the US byTUDN.com, Foxsports.com, TUDN App, FOX Sports App, and Fox Sports 2.

Saprissa vs Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers in the US are yet to reveal their predictions but Caliente did place its bets. It sees Deportivo Saprissa as heavy favorites with odds of -154, while Santa Lucia have +400, and a tie would result in a +265 payout.

* Odds via Caliente.

The hosts, who usually play in their own stadium in Santa Lucía, are currently at the top of the national league of Guatemala, with seven wins and three draws in 10 matches. So far, they haven’t lost a game in the season and will try to maintain their record.

Meanwhile, Deportivo Saprissa are third in the standings of the Costa Rican Primera División, with 18 points in 12 matches. They have five wins, three draws and four losses so far in the league. They have drawn two games in a row.

Santa Lucia vs Saprissa: Match Information

Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021.
Time: 8:00 PM (ET).
Location: Estadio Mateo Flores

Santa Lucia vs Saprissa: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:00 PM
CT: 7:00 PM
MT: 6:00 PM
PT: 5:00 PM

Santa Lucia vs Saprissa: Storylines

These two teams haven’t faced each other before so this match for Concacaf League is going to be their first official encounter. However, Santa Lucia are the ones who are coming in perfect form. On Saturday, they beat Antigua GFC 1-0 with a goal by Jonathan Velazques. Meanwhile, Saprissa drew 3-3 to Santos de Guapiles on Sunday.

How to watch or live stream Santa Lucia vs Saprissa in the US

The match between Santa Lucia and Deportivo Saprissa for the first leg of the Concacaf League Round of 16 to be played today, September 23 at the Estadio Mateo Flores will be broadcast in the US by TUDN.com, Foxsports.com, TUDN App, FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2.

Santa Lucia vs Saprissa: Predictions and odds

Oddsmakers in the US have already made their predictions for this match. According to BetMGM’s, Santa Lucia are the favorites to win this match with odds of -191. These odds are subject to change.

*Odds by BetMGM’s

Saprissa are the current leaders of the championship with 13 points from 7 games played, the result of four wins, one tie and two defeats. Last matchday they faced Jicaral, whom they comfortably defeated 4-0.

Alajuelense did not have the best start to the Costa Rican tournament but wereable to recover and arecurrently in fourth place with 11 points, thanks to three wins, two ties and two defeats. The defending champions are on a streak of three consecutive wins, the last one against Grecia (1-0).

Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense: Match Information

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: Ricardo Saprissa Stadium, San Jose, Costa Rica

Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense: Time by State in the US

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9:00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense: Storylines

The last time these two teams met was on July 5, 2021, in the Supercopa Liga Promerica Final. Saprissa won 4-1 against Alajuelense and were crowned champions for the first time. The goals for Saprissa were scored by Colindres (twice), Bolaños and Ramírez. Venegasnetted the opening goal of the game for Los Manudos.

How to watch or stream live Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense in the US

This new edition of the ‘Clasico Nacional’ of Costa Rica between Deportivo Saprissa and Alajuelense for the eighth round of the 2021 Liga FDP Apertura tournament will be broadcast in the US byCentro America TV.

Deportivo Saprissa vs Alajuelense: Predictions and Odds

This will be a very tight Costa Rican soccer derby according to oddsmakers. FanDuel gives Deportivo Saprissa odds of +150, while Alajuelense have odds of +140. A tie would result in a +260 payout.

* Odds via FanDuel

Saprissa is coming into this match after winning 4-0 over Jicaral on Tuesday, August 24. Jimmy Marín made a brace, while Michael Barrantes and Ricardo Blanco also scored. The team is first with 13 points in seven matches so far, and they will want to get a consecutive win.

On the other hand, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense won their last two matches against Guanacasteca (2-1) and Herediano (4-1). They are eight in the standings with eight points in six games at the moment of writing. Of course, against their biggest rivals, Luis Marin’s team will want to get a good result.

Saprissa vs Alajuelense: Date

Deportivo Saprissa and Alajuelense will meet for Matchday 8 of Costa Rican Primera Division on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá in San José. It will be the first “Clásico” of the season.

Saprissa vs Alajuelense: Time by state in the US

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9: 00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

TV Channel in the US to watch or live stream Saprissa vs Alajuelense

A TV Channel in the US for the match between Deportivo Saprissa and Liga Deportiva Alajuelense to be played on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá hasn’t been confirmed yet. However, it will be broadcasted in Costa Rica by FUTV.